Cajun Navy Ground Force - by Rob Gaudet (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Cajun Navy recounts the origin of the Cajun Navy Foundation and its efforts to provide disaster relief during the Louisiana flooding of 2016 and beyond. The author also details his leadership role and the group's national profile"--

Book Synopsis

Follow author Rob Gaudet as he tells the gripping origin story of Cajun Navy Ground Force--a group of Louisianian civilians who band together to perform heroic acts of disaster relief. Cajun Navy Ground Force recounts how, beginning with the devastating flooding in 2016, the organization has provided assistance to disaster victims through technology and social media, and how the group works to focus national media attention on those in need. Learning how to operate within the guidelines of official authorities, Gaudet coordinated countless volunteer efforts through Cajun Navy Ground Force, from donation drives to search-and-rescue missions. The organization continues to teach communities across the country how to apply the same strategies of citizen-led relief to their disasters. Witness emotional rescues, understand how residents were able to rebuild in the face of tremendous tragedy, and find out how you can help in the next catastrophe.

Review Quotes

A wonderful story of the creation of a nonprofit, filled with action and compassion for those in need.
--Lee Shaffer, local nonprofit volunteer and disaster coordinator

We can do so much more together than we can divided. Working with likeminded NGOs and GOs such as Cajun Navy Ground Force to support communities and first responders is what we do!
--Stan Hays, CEO and cofounder, Operation BBQ Relief

With their strong focus on using technology as a connective force, Cajun Navy Ground Force has emerged as a forward-thinking leader in the disaster-relief space. As evidenced in Rob Gaudet's insightful book, Cajun Navy Ground Force is making a very real difference in empowering people to take action during times of disaster.
--Gail McGovern, president and CEO, American Red Cross